Derry Death Notices - Thursday, 9th May 2024
Latest Derry obituaries and death notices
The following deaths have occurred:-
James (Alan) Black, 6 Cadogen Park, Kilfennan, Derry
The death has taken place of the late James (Alan) Black, May 7th 2024, suddenly at Altnagelvin Hospital, (surrounded by his loving family in his 73rd year) much loved son of the late James (Jim) and Kathleen (Cissie), dear brother of Alma and the late Daphne, loving brother-in-law of Gareth. A Service of Thanksgiving for his life will take place in his late home, 6 Cadogen Park, Kilfennan, Derry on Thursday, 9th May at 2.00 pm, burial afterwards in Altnagelvin Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to All Saints’ Clooney Parish Church (cheques made payable to All Saints’ Clooney Select Vestry) c/o Mrs Ruth Hay, Funeral Director, 24A Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry, BT47 3QQ. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by his entire family circle. “To know him was to love him”. “In heavenly love abiding”.
James Alexander (Jay) Curley, 12 Faughan View Park, Altnagelvin, Derry
The death has taken place of the late James Alexander (Jay) Curley, 8th May 2024, peacefully at his home, 12 Faughan View Park, Altnagelvin, (surrounded by his loving family in his 86th year) much loved husband of the late Fay, devoted dad of Cherrie, Jayne, Alan and Alexis (Australia), loving father-in-law of Uel, Billy, Wendy and Gary, an adored granda and great-granda. Service of Thanksgiving in his late home on Friday, 10th May at 1.00pm, followed by burial in Glendermott Presbyterian Church burial ground. Family time from 10.00pm to 10.00am by request. Family flowers only donations in lieu if desired to Marie Curie or Glendermott Presbyterian Church c/o Mrs Ruth Hay, Funeral Director, 24A Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry, BT47 3QQ. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by his entire family circle. “The Lord is my Shepherd”
Frances Curran, 5 Elaghmore Park, Galliagh, Derry
The death has occurred of the late Frances Curran, 8th May 2024, peacefully at her home: 5 Elaghmore Park, Galliagh. Beloved partner of Pearse Quigley. Loving mother of Martina, Desmond, Ethan, Pearse, Matthew and the late Anthony R.I.P. A much loved grandmother of Clodagh, Clara and Malaki. Dear sister of Eamon, Annie, Tommy, Willie, Andy, Damien, Margaret and John. Family time from 9.00pm to 10.00am please. Funeral from her home on Friday at 11.25am for Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church Galliagh at 12noon followed by interment in City Cemetery. Family flowers only please donations in lieu to: Friends of Altnagelvin, Ward 50, Altnagelvin Hospital, Glenshane Road, Derry BT47 6SB. Enquiries to: Brendan or Thomas: O’Brien’s of Limavady funeral directors. Telephone 028 77764732. Queen of the most holy rosary pray for her.
Joe Hutchman, 17a Leafair Park, Derry
The death has taken place of the late Joe Hutchman, 8th May 2024, peacefully at his home, 17a Leafair Park, beloved partner of Veronica, loving father of Rosemary, Edwin, Joseph, Martina, Stephen and John, a devoted grandfather and great-grandfather, dear son of the late Edward and Elizabeth, cherished brother of Edwin, Ansbeth, Regina and the late Martin, Philomena, Eugene, Catherine and baby Sean. Loved and will be sadly missed by the entire family circle. Joe will be reposing at his daughter Rosemary’s Home, 26 Carranbane Walk, Shantallow, on Thursday and Friday from 11:00am to 10:00pm. Funeral leaving 26 Carranbane Walk on Saturday, 11th May at 9:20am to St. Mary’s Church, Creggan for Requiem Mass at 10:00am. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Sacred Heart Of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Our Lady Of Lourdes intercede for him.
Robert McGaughey, 317 Glenshane Road, Claudy
We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of the late Robert McGaughey, 7th May 2024, beloved partner of Christine, loving father of Emma, stepfather of Caolan, devoted grandfather of Dean and Devon, dear brother of Cecil, Meta and the late Violet and a much loved uncle. His remains will be reposing in his home, 317 Glenshane Road, Claudy. Funeral service there on Friday at 12o’clock followed by interment afterwards in Upper Cumber Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished to Friends of Altnagelvin (Ward 26) C/o Mr Brian Moran, MDEC Unit, Altnagelvin Hospital, Glenshane Road, Derry BT47 6SB. The Lord is my Shepherd.
Mari McGee (née Doherty), Cois Na Mara, Fahan
We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Mari McGee (née Doherty), peacefully at the Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast, surrounded by her loving family on 6th May 2024. Late of Cois Na Mara, Fahan, Co. Donegal. May she rest in peace. Beloved wife of Jimmy. Devoted mammy of Elisa, Kerry, Jamie and Gemma. A much loved mother-in-law of Gary, Jeff and Richard. Loving granny of Shannon, Evan, Lottie, Caleb, Greta and Reeny. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of her brothers, sisters, wider family circle and friends. Mari’s remains will be reposing at her late family residence, Cois Na Mara, Fahan, Co. Donegal. Funeral leaving from there on Friday, 10th May at 9:20am for 10o’clock Requiem Mass in St. Mura's Parish Church, Fahan. Burial will take place immediately afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery. Wake house will be private from 9.00pm until 11.00am. Mari’s Requiem Mass can be streamed live via the link: https://www.churchservices.tv/fahan. Donations only please to Make A Wish Ireland c/o the immediate family or Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, Unit 3a, Rathmor Business Pk, Derry, BT48 0LZ. St. Bernadette Pray For Her. Our Lady Of Lourdes Intercede For Her. All Enquiries to Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, 02871262823.
Marleana McGowan (née Bliss), 21 Old City Court, Derry
The death has taken place of the late Marleana McGowan (née Bliss), 7th May 2024, beloved partner of Charlie, loving mother of Andrea, George, Emma, Sarah and the late Ryan-Lee, devoted grandmother of Aiobhe, Abbie, Dearbhla, Levi, Ollie and the late Mia, mother-in-law of Patrick and Frank and dear sister of Sheila, Donna, Janet, Joe, Eddie, Reggie, James and the late Andy. Her remains will be reposing in her home, 21 Old City Court. Funeral from there on Friday at 9.30am for 10o’clock Requiem Mass in St Columba’s Church, Longtower. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Family time please from 10.00pm to 11am. St Pio pray for her.
Gerard Radcliffe, 33 Kylemore Park, Derry
The death has occurred of the late Gerard Radcliffe, 7th May 2024, peacefully at the Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast, (formerly of Old Brandywell Road), beloved husband of Philomena, loving father of Michael, Seán, Gavin and Stephanie, devoted grandfather of Lucy, Ava, Oran, Noah and Mila, dear son of the late Jim and Jean, cherished brother of John, Eileen, May, Olive and the late Sarah and Stephen. Gerard will be reposing at his home, 33 Kylemore Park onThursday, 9th May and Friday from 11.00am to 11.00pm. Funeral leaving his home on Sarurday, 11th May at 9.20am to St. Columba’s Church, Long Tower for Requiem Mass at 10.00am. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Family flowers only donations in lieu if wished to North West Cancer Care, Altnagelvin Hospital, Derry. Sacred Heart Of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Our Lady Of Lourdes intercede for him.
Robin Steele, 21A Drummuck Road, Maghera
The death has occurred of the late Robin Steele, May 8th 2024 (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, 21A Drummuck Road, Maghera, husband of Anne, much loved father of Dean, Kerri-le, Zoe and the late Adele, dear father-in-law of Laura and David, loving granda of Harrison, Max, Ren and Clara, dearly beloved son of Leslie and the late Annie and dearest brother of Ian, David, Claire and Denise. House strictly private. Funeral service in Culnady Presbyterian Church on Friday (May 10th) at 1.00pm. A private burial will take place afterwards. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, for Carlisle House payable to Garvin’s Funeral Service Donation’s A/c, 15 Ballyronan Road, Magherafelt, BT45 6BP. Always loved and remembered by his family and the entire family circle. “Peace Perfect Peace”.